Tag Archives: India
A World of Popovers: Poffertjes, Aebelskivers and Paniyaram
When we discovered Eggettes, a Hong Kong sweet we profiled previously, little did we know that there were similar popover confections present around the world (though we should have guessed). Ranging from India to Denmark, all of these treats are made … Continue reading
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Coffee Culture in India
While India is famous for its storied tea culture and ubiquitous tea stands, the BBC reports that now the coffeehouse is beginning to take hold, especially for its social aspects.
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Goa: Zuari
Zuari R. São João da Mata 41, 1200 Lisbon “Dois pessoas, por favor.” When Orlando, the 34-year owner of Zuari, one of Lisbon’s most acclaimed Goan restaurants, heard our request for a two-person lunch seating, he seemed confused. He … Continue reading
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India: Maharaja
Maharaja Restaurant 6713 Odana Rd #12 Madison, WI We are totally into Indian Buffets and long story short: this is the Best Indian Buffet in Madison! Yes we are bolding it. We have been there several times, and are never disappointed in … Continue reading
Tiffins
We love tiffin boxes. In Britain and India a “tiffin” refers to a light lunch or a snack. Today in Southern India, “tiffin” it refers mostly to smaller snacks like dosas or idli. Traditionally, tiffins were carried in tiffin boxes … Continue reading
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Chinese food on the rise in India
More tasty transcultural food flows – Chinese food is on the rise in India - according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.
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India: Veerasway
Veerasway 844 W. Randolph S. Chicago, IL Our usual Indian food stomping grounds are usually closer to Devon Ave., but a recent pre-concert dinner took us into the vicinity of the West Loop – home to the modern Indian restaurant … Continue reading
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Happy Diwali!
Diwali Sweets for sale in Toronto by Xanada Today marks the start of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. And like any good festival – it brings with it lots of delicious FOOD! Diwali in particular is marked by elaborate … Continue reading
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The world of Indian flatbreads
Butter Nan, Tandoori Roti, Onion Kulcha – Photo by Silly Jilly Indian cuisine, owing to the size and diversity of the country is completely eclectic and varied. We must confess that when we thought of Indian flatbreads the ubiquitous naan … Continue reading
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Friday Foodie Link: Indian restaurant decoder
Wow – here’s something that’s fun and pretty useful: Evil Mad Scientist’s Indian restaurant menu pocket decoder! We’ve been to a lot of Indian restaurants, but sometimes we still get a little lost if there are no descriptions under some … Continue reading
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FTC: Mint Mischief Potato Chips
The potato chip is definitely transnational. Since its invention in Saratoga Springs, NY in the 1850s, the humble potato chip has gained popularity across the world. Needless to say, as it has gone global, it’s picked up some pretty interesting … Continue reading
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FTC: Gopi Mango Lassi
Over last summer we acquired a new blender, and set out to make the perfect mango lassi, and Indian yogurt smoothie drink. We usually wing the blend of yogurt, cardamom and fresh mango, and the results are generally good. However, … Continue reading
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India 2: India House
India House 1521 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL Another Indian buffet in the NW burbs? Yeah, there are tons, but we found a good one. India House is a huge banquet hall specializing in buffets and opulent weddings, located in … Continue reading
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Eating Puerto Rico: Fusion Food
Puerto Rico isn’t only into local cuisine. The Caribbean in general has a long history of cultural interchange, so the Eaters weren’t really surprised at some of the interesting Puerto Rican-fusion cuisine we found while wandering about the island. Here … Continue reading
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Nepal & India 1: Mt. Everest
Mt. Everest 630 Church St. Evanston, IL There is such a thing as a free lunch. Really. I saw a sign in the window of Mt. Everest, Evanston’s only Indian/Nepalese restaurant, offering a free lunch buffet for charity, so I … Continue reading
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